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Traffic lights installed as water network repairs take place in Berkshire village
Traffic lights have been installed as Thames Water is conducting emergency repairs to its underwater network near historic homes in a Berkshire village.
Mum dies at home after "flu" turned out to be secret sign of deadly blood clot
A 26-year-old mum with leg pain and flu-like symptoms died after it turned out they were secret signs of a blood clot, her family claim.
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Reading Casino regulars hit £86,000 jackpot after night out in town
Two Reading residents are celebrating after winning an £86,000 jackpot during a night out at a town centre casino.
Reading Buses celebrates final total raised for its Charity of the Year, Berkshire Youth
At an event at their Great Knollys Street depot, Reading Buses announced their final fundraising total for the charity: £16,000
Alleged shoplifter accused of over £800 Berks town thefts recalled to prison
An alleged shoplifter who has been accused of over £800 worth of thefts in Newbury has been recalled to prison.
Reading Mayor attends opening of new homes for young adults with autism leaving school
The Mayor attended the opening of a pioneering new project that will provide homes for young adults with learning disabilities about to leave school
Police and Crime Commissioner shares advice following launch of new national fraud reporting service
Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner is reminding residents of the simple steps they can take to protect themselves from fraud and cyber crime.
Bird flu fears ramp up as charity reports more dead swans across Berks
A bird rescue charity has reported further swan deaths in Windsor town after it 'picked up 24 dead swans in Newbury'.
Police appeal to reunite Reading dog found 'stomping the streets' with owner
A police appeal has been launched to reunite a dog found by an officer in Reading town centre with his owner.
Five Guys reveals opening date for Winnersh Showcase restaurant
The store based at Winnersh Showcase will be only the seventh drive-thru store in the country.
Why is Reading NOT a city despite being the 'largest' town?
Reading's failure to secure city status certainly isn't for lack of trying...
MP and author invites residents to share stories about the books they love
Yuan Yang, author and MP for Earley and Woodley, is inviting residents to rediscover a love for reading.
Boy, 15, still missing from Reading as police renew appeal
Thames Valley Police have renewed their appeal to the public as the search for Charlie continues
Research shows some councils take 200 days to fix potholes as ten slowest revealed
New research reveals some UK councils take over 200 days to fix potholes, with Staffordshire, Coventry and Stoke-on-Trent among the slowest for repairs.
Government announces plans for new powers and checks by new water regulator
Plans will see new 'MOT-style' checks, no-notice inspections, and increased powers for a new regulator overseeing water companies.
Police seen in village outside Reading as motorists told to 'move over' from incident
There are slight delays in a small village just outside of Reading due to a police incident.
Batter Up: Launchpad sets the stage for annual Pancake Race fundraiser
Launchpad has confirmed that the yearly Pancake Race is once again returning to the town, bringing costumes and competition to Reading on February 17
Experts say government announcement of new water regulation is ‘a drop in the ocean’
Experts have criticised government plans to reform water regulation announced today which will see increased powers for regulators.
Two teenagers robbed in Reading underpass
Police are appealing for witnesses after two teenagers were robbed in an underpass of the A329 in Reading last month